Ronald L. Thibeault, 83 of Palmer, MA., passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at Baystate Medical Center. Ronald was born in Springfield on July 18, 1933, the son of the late Philip F. and Betsy A. (White) Thibeault. He was educated in the Springfield School System. Ronald proudly served our country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was employed at Mt Saint Vincent as a maintence supervisor. He is survived by his beloved wife Eva “Carol”( Venne ) Thibeault of Palmer, four devoted children Patricia Bray and her husband Vernon of Monson, Susan Thibeault – Connor of Wilbraham, Shari Rahimi and her husband Mohammad of Monson and Ronald L. Thibeault, Jr., and Michelle of Springfield. He also leaves twelve adored grandchildren Lisa, Tracy, Kim, Roger, Lacy, Trishia, Savanna, Carol Anne, Ronald III, Layla, Kayla and Keyon and he leaves many great grandchildren. Family and friends will gather and remember Ronald on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 10a.m. at the Massachusetts Veteran’s Cemetery, 1390 Main Street, Agawam. A celebration of life to follow at the Elks Lodge, 440 Tiffany St, Springfield, Ma 01108. Arrangements entrusted to the Byron Keenan Funeral Home and Cremation tribute Center, 1858 Allen Street, Springfield, MA, 01118. Please visit byronkeenan.com.